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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Back in 1997, when I was a high school junior and my brother Evan was a freshman, we launched a local moving service called Meathead Movers. It all began when our school and athletic commitments were making it difficult for us to find part-time work that fit our busy schedules. 8- Appreciate small businesses.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times. Small businesses are already having a hard time in the wake of the pandemic (which is when I started my business), why make it harder for them to succeed?

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

When you support that platform with inspirational and informative subject matter that helps guide people along the way, and then offer them a community of service providers who can help round out their team—well, that’s the ticket. Being in business is the golden ticket to connecting with like-minded people. That’s massive.